Noob Prop Question

[idvette]

I'm looking at my prop today, which just peeked out of the snow this week, and have a stupid question. Mine looks it's age. No dents or dings or scratches, just tarnished. I see props for sale that look spankin new, no matter their age. Are people taking better care of their props than I am for some sort of in water advantage? Or are they just buffed up and pretty for the pictures?

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[RussF]

not only do I pull my prop and clean it up ,I even pull the lower unit off durin the winter.............

[Hippie459MN]

A lot of people pull there props when they are not using them and more so in the winter and as russ said, Some even pull the entire lower unit.

[idvette]

Ok, but why? I've had outboards nearly all my life, and have never practiced this. I've seen people pull their props, but only for security reasons, which has never been an issue for me. And what's with pulling the lower unit? What am I missing here?

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[RussF]

geeee you 've been lucky the lower unit could have water trapped in it and would crack from Freezin...... . but ALL YOUR LIFE isnt really that long....

[idvette]

Hey, c'mon, I'm 33.... Lol... I always drain my lower unit before I store the boat, never had an issue. Not saying it can't happen, just wondering the reasoning. Still haven't heard why everyone has nice shiny props.....

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[RussF]

well too me your young , goin on 62 here.... ....you gotta clean and polish them while there OFF durin the winter.......

[Hippie459MN]

A dull prop is a slow prop I say.

[Rut311969]

Thats whats its about shiney is fast thats why they have lab finished props and draggsters are polished and have super slick finishes less drag=more speed .

[ccrick]

Shiny you can see cracks starting. As far as performance don't think it would make that much difference. Shiny def looks cool though. I always take my gear case off for the winter. Going to start spiffing it up today.

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